Moi's Measurement

Hi, you can can learn lots about the two measurment systems right on this page!
For example heres some areas where people don't use the metric system:

Map of Nations that don't use The Metric System

Attributes we measure in the Customary system are weight,capacity, and length.
For weight you measure in onces(oz.), pounds(lbs.), or tons(T.).
For length you use inches (in.), feet (ft.) yards (yd.),& miles (mi.)
For capacity you use cups (c.), pints (pt.), quarts (qt.), & gallons (gal.)
Conversions for the Customary system
Conversions can get complicated, but here's a simple example: 1 foot = 12 inches. But here's a chart the will show you some of the most common conversions in the Customary system.

	Flap 1				Flap 2
1 ft= (inches)	12 in.
I yd= (feet)	3 ft.
1 mi= (feet)	5280 ft.
1 mi= (yards)	1760 yd.
1 c= (fluid ounces)	8 fl oz
1 pt= (cups)	2 c
1 qt= (pints)	2 pt
1 gal= (quarts)	4 qt
1 lb= (ounces)	16 oz
1 t= (pounds)	2000 lb

You might be thinking how will I know what's a foot when I don't have a ruler. Well, you need a personal referance! Here are some personal referances for different measurements.
LENGTH
1 inch= marker cap 6 inches= top of a stapler 1 foot= length of a folder 1 yard= floor to counter top
CAPACITY
1 cup= a short cup from starbucks 1 pint= a pint of ice cream 1 quart= (one qt of) coffee creamer one gallon= a jug of milk
WEIGHT
1once =1/4 stick of butter 1 pound= 4 sticks of butter 1 ton= Volkswagon Beetle

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